Honda CB HORNET 160R 2015, Shop Manual

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MAINTENANCE
REAR BRAKE FREE PLAY ADJUSTMENT:
STD
Check the brake pedal and brake rod for loose connections,
excessive play, or other damage. Repair or replace if
necessary.
Measure the rear brake pedal free play.
Free Play: 20 – 30 mm (0.787 – 1.178 in)
20-30 mm
ADJUSTING NUT
BRAKE ARM
GAP
CUT OUT CORRECTLY SEATED
CUT OUT NOT SEATED
Adjust the rear brake pedal free play by turning the
adjusting nut half-turn at a time.
Apply the brake several times and check for free wheel
rotation after the brake pedal is released.
Recheck the free play and adjust the brake light switch
(page 3-22).
1.
Make sure the cut-out on the adjusting nut is seated
on the brake arm pin when adjusting the free-play.
2.
Push the brake arm to confirm that there is a gap
between the rear brake adjusting nut and brake
arm pin.
3. Do not turn the adjuster beyond its natural limits.
BRAKE
ARM PIN
BRAKE PAD WEAR
FRONT BRAKE PADS (CBS)
Check the brake pads for wear by locking from the front
side of the brake caliper.
Replace the brake pads if either pad is worn to the bottom
of wear limit groove.
Refer to the brake pad replacement (page 14-7).
PADS
No rear brake
free play adjust-
ment required
in CBS varient
due to rear disc
brakes.